Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are fluffy, rich and uniquely flavorful, thanks to ricotta and lemon extract. I love making pancakes on the weekend, and I love to use my basic recipe that works every time and is easy to make. But I like to change it up and make these lemon-kissed ricotta pancakes.
To whip these up, you need to make the dry mix first. Next, whisk together wet ingredients except for the egg whites, and then combine the wet and dry ingredients. Beat the egg whites apart until soft peaks form. Gently mix about a third of the whipped egg whites into the batter. And then fold in the remaining part. Remember not to overmix! Let the batter stand for 3 minutes before cooking. This recipe makes about 30 pancakes about 3 inches across. A big stack of flavorful, light and fluffy pancakes, with an extra-crisp edge, and served with a piece of butter on top and maple syrup? Yes, please!
To make the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, you will need the following ingredients:
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup cane sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup ricotta cheese, 1 ¼ cups whole milk, 1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest, and ¾ teaspoon lemon extract, and 2 egg yolks.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
Using an electric mixer, beat 2 egg whites until soft peaks form.
Gently mix about a third of the whipped egg whites into the batter, then fold in the remaining part. Don’t overmix. Leave the batter to rest for 3 minutes.
Heat a lightly greased cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium heat. Drop about 2 tablespoons of batter onto the skillet so that the pancakes measure about 2 ½-3 inches across. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until a few bubbles appear on the top and the bottom is golden, then flip and cook a further 2 minutes or until cooked. Transfer to a warm plate.
Serve with butter or ghee, lemon wedges to squeeze over, maple syrup, or blueberries.
This flavorful Lemon Ricotta Pancake recipe makes for a lovely weekend breakfast or brunch. Give this recipe a go soon and please come back to tell us what you think!
Super fluffy pancakes! I made these for my niece's visit. She loved helping mix the batter and squeeze the lemons. The whole kitchen smelled wonderful, and we had a delightful breakfast together. Highly recommend! Yum!
These Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are amazing. I made them on a cozy Sunday morning and they turned out so fluffy. The lemon flavor makes breakfast feel like a special treat.
These Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are simply amazing! I whipped them up for my kids on a sunny Saturday morning and they devoured them. The flavor is so light yet rich, and it's a nice change from our regular pancakes. Definitely a family favorite now!
Loved these pancakes! They were so fluffy and flavorful. A great weekend treat.
I made these Lemon Ricotta Pancakes for my family this weekend, and everyone loved them. The fluffiness and lemon flavor were a big hit. It felt so good to celebrate a small win with such a tasty dish. Great recipe
Fluffy pancakes, wow!
These Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are simply fabulous! I made them last Sunday for my family, and they loved the tangy flavor! So good!
These Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are simply brilliant! I made them for our family brunch, and everyone loved the zesty flavor. They were fluffy and just perfect with butter and syrup. Definitely my new weekend go-to!
OMG, these pancakes are bomb! Made 'em for my brunch squad!
Hice estos pancakes de ricotta con limon el fin de semana y fueron un exito en casa! Son tan suaves y ligeros, mis hijos no paraban de pedir más. Me encanta la frescura del limon, y el sabor de la ricotta es increíble. Definitivamente será mi receta favorita para el desayuno.
Yummy!
These pancakes made our weekend breakfast so special, thank you!
These Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are fantastic! I made them for my family last weekend and they loved the light, fluffy texture and the lemon flavor burst. I usually make regular pancakes, but this was a great twist. They are now a weekend favorite.
These pancakes are a game changer for weekend brunch! My kids devoured them with maple syrup.
These pancakes are bomb! Fluffy and lemony; made Sunday breakfast awesome!
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